Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Breast Care Team as a Band 6 Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients undergoing assessment, treatment, and ongoing care for breast-related conditions.

The Breast Team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath is recognised for delivering high-quality patient care, alongside a strong commitment to education, innovation, and research.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, supportive, and highly respected multidisciplinary team, dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centred care.

Previous experience in breast surgery, oncology, or cancer care would be advantageous; however, we are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a passion for supporting patients and developing specialist knowledge within breast care.

Main duties of the job

You will be a skilled,expert breast care nurse, and a core member of the Breast unit multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients with breast surgical or oncological issues. You will possess or develop the skills, competence, expertise and clinical decision-making abilities required to co-ordinate treatment for breast patients.

You will provide clinical leadership for the development of integrated patient pathways in the team, which are in line with recognised best practice and evidence base, working closely with stakeholders and care providers.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Educational qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of relevant CPD courses

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical practice within the breast care speciality

Experience

Essential

• Specialist clinical experience within a surgical/Oncology ward/Department

Desirable

• Significant experience at band 5

Person Specification
Educational qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of relevant CPD courses

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical practice within the breast care speciality

Experience

Essential

• Specialist clinical experience within a surgical/Oncology ward/Department

Desirable

• Significant experience at band 5

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

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